According to Chinese mythology, in 2727 BC Emperor Shen Nung accidentally discovered the joys of tea when a leave from a leaf from an overhead wild tea tree fell into his cup of hot water - and as they say the rest is history.

In most of Europe they love their tea to be steaming hot. Across the pond, two-thirds of North Americans disagree with this British trait and would rather go for the refreshingly ice cold version! Either way, there are so many ways to enjoy a cup of tea.